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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £201

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£608

One-way from

£201

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£633
8/1-12/1
  • 8/1-12/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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5/12
  • 5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£108 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2025.

Fri 12/1206:25EDI - SHA
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1222:30SHA - EDI
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£716
Mon 3/1110:50EDI - SHA
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1109:20SHA - EDI
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£753
Sun 2/1107:55EDI - SHA
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1121:45SHA - EDI
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£766
Mon 3/1110:50EDI - SHA
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1109:20SHA - EDI
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£833
Mon 3/1110:50EDI - SHA
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1119:35SHA - EDI
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£858
Fri 26/1210:50EDI - SHA
1 stop14h 45mHainan Airlines
Sun 11/110:50SHA - EDI
1 stop27h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/10£985
Fri 26/1217:30EDI - SHA
2 stops43h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/122:30SHA - EDI
2 stops41h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10£1,162
Mon 3/1116:10EDI - SHA
2 stops36h 10mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/1122:30SHA - EDI
2 stops41h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/10£1,280

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

12:45-16:05

2 stops19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/1

21:30-12:00

2 stops22h 30m

£608

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/12

06:25-09:55

2 stops19h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/12

22:30-13:25

2 stops22h 55m

£716

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

16:10-12:20

2 stops36h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/1

22:30-07:50

2 stops41h 20m

£755

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 26/12

10:50-09:35

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/1

10:50-06:35

1 stop27h 45m

£985

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 26/12

17:30-20:55

2 stops43h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/1

22:30-07:50

2 stops41h 20m

£1,162

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/12

17:00-18:35

2 stops17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 30/12

10:50-06:00

2 stops27h 10m

£2,442

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/12

20:20-15:20

2 stops35h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/1

22:30-18:10

2 stops27h 40m

£2,734

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/12

05:50-12:15

2 stops46h 25m

£201

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/12

19:15-13:20

2 stops34h 05m

£226

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/12

10:50-18:00

1 stop23h 10m

£379

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Deals found on 29/10

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £412). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £739). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated 30 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,487 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. 5 airlines have flights from Turnhouse to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific and Hainan Airlines fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in about 14h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 25m. The distance from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is about 5593 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at £435, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include China Eastern and Hainan Airlines. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £412). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £739). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£435Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£454Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£466Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£488Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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